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San Diego Woman Magazine’s Networking Group of Distinction

By Judith A. Habert
The faces were familiar, they would run into each other early in the television programs, have been featured on radio shows and in lo-
morning, working out at their favorite gym. There was a nod or a smile cal and national publications. Women Entrepreneurs Networking
as they wiped their brows after a particularly grueling spin class. Group, or WEG (as they have come to be known) have grown into a
Sometimes a few words would be exchanged, but they all seemed in sisterhood like affiliation of kindred spirits committed to promoting,
a rush trying to get their workout in before they would slip into the inspiring and broadening each other's horizons in their respective
locker room, and come out transformed into one of the busy business businesses throughout the community.
women we all pass by on the streets of San Diego, or sit adjacent to in
our cars at the merge. After weeks of the same routine, one of these This group not only helps share ideas and strategies to assist each
women decided that perhaps she had more in common than attending other in business enhancement and growth, but their charitable and
the same gym or wearing the same style pumps. Melissa Cizauskas, a philanthropic bend results in numerous future plans for helping the
top real estate agent with Keller Williams, decided to open up a dialog community.
with some of her gym mates and before very long realized that they
had more in common than just a desire to stay fit. Melissa was sur- Visit our New Women in Business Directory to learn about the
prised to find out that a large majority of the members were entrepre- members of this wonderful organization.
neurs and realized how much these women could accomplish if they
banded together to learn from one another. For more information or to find out how to become a member of this
prominent group of women visit their website at.
This inspirational group is known as Women Entrepreneurs http://www.bayclubweg.com/
Networking Group, which is clearly descriptive of the membership
Many of their members have appeared in both local and national

San Diego Woman Magazine’s

Women in Business

Admission College Counselor Victoria Bennet Artist JoAnn Dutton
Victoria Bennett is an Independent College Admissions JoAnn Dutton is a broad spectrum artist... specializing in the
Advisor located in North San Diego County. She helps construction/fabrication of habitats for life in captivity. This
students organize for the college application process translates to building museum quality simulated rock, trees, San Diego
by creating lists of appropriate schools, brainstorming vines and other organic features indigenous to a specific Woman
for and editing essays, consulting on extra-curricular species' environment in a zoological setting. After nearly 20
activities, testing and courses, navigating the different years in the industry, her work can be seen in zoos, natural
applications and being available during the entire history museums, aquariums and amusement parks all over
application process to answer questions and concerns. the country.
For more information visit Victoria’s site at JoAnn is currently a lead with Universal Studios in the hands
www.bennettcollegecounseling.com. She can be on construction of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 47
reached via email at victoria.bennett8006@gmail.com Hollywood opening in 2016.Visit her site at
or by phone at 619 993 1613 www.uniquelydutton.com for more information. JoAnn can be
contacted by Phone at 310 924-0025
Member WEG Member WEG
Attorney Lauren Hanna Certified Life Coach Vanessa Lurie
Lauren Hanna is an athlete, attorney, and entrepreneur and Vanessa Lurie is the mother of three amazing sons, wife
has worked in brand building and licensing prior to starting of one incredible husband, and Certified Life Coach.
her own trademark licensing firm in 1998. Hanna's Company Through individual and group coaching, she helps
represents and builds brands (e.g. Jack Daniel’s) by develop- women who are in their 40's, 50's and 60's transition into
ing and implementing strategies for brand extension via their future with ease and self-care. She will lovingly help
trademark licensing. Lauren is also a sponsored triathlete and you achieve your goals, overcome obstacles, step into
races for HERevolution Women’s Triathlon Team, participates your power and get what you want out of this next excit-
in many cycling events, and is an avid skier. Lauren shares ing (yes it will be!) phase of your life. Contact Vanessa
her passion for fitness and health through her second busi- via email at vanessa@vanessalurie.com or by phone at
ness as an independent distributor for Lifevantage, Corp., 858.395.8278
a health and wellness company. For more information visit
www.mylifevantage.com/laurenhanna#products. You can
also contact Lauren by email at lauren@hannacompany.com
or by phone at 858.442.6776 Member WEG
Member WEG
Concierge Marcie Laws Member WEG Dental Implant Consultant Cathy Geddes Member WEG
Marcie Laws is a San Diego native that owns a boutique-style Cathy Geddes is a Dental Implant Educator and Consultant.
Senior care and personal assistant company, Mirabella Care. She is also a vacation rental by owner. Her goal is to develop
As a single mother to an active toddler, and someone that new relationships, build wealth and collaborate to support oth-
has been involved in Senior and end-of-life care for more ers in their business endeavors.
than 15 years, she understands the importance of providing Cathy Geddes, CDA, is a credentialed Certified Dental Assis-
quality, reliable, and affordable services to families that are tant graduating from George Brown College, Toronto, Canada.
"sandwiched" between raising their children and caring for With 30 years of experience in the dental profession she now
their elderly parents. Services range from meal preparation to lectures, sharing her passion to educate those involved in the
laundry, errands, hands-on Senior Care, and home organiza- advancing world of implant dentistry. In 2013 Cathy started
tion. Marcie loves to hike, cook, and spend time at the beach her own consulting business called Geddes Solutions. While
with her son, Evan. Marcie graduated from Ramona High working with many dental professionals in her career, Cathy
School and then obtained a Bachelor's degree in Social Work saw a need to educate the dental team on how to answer pa-
from Miami University in Ohio. Visit her site at tients’ questions on implants with confidence. For information
www.mirabellacare.com or contact her via phone at on Cathy’s Dental consulting firm or Vacation Rentals contact
858.208.3678 or by email at marcie@mirabellacare.com her via email at cathygeddes1@gmail.com